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Wandsworth sets out green ambition
Wandsworth Council has set itself the target of becoming the greenest borough in inner London.
Join Work Match at its Business Summit
16 Jul 19Go online to confirm your right to vote
Wandsworth households have been sent a form asking them to check that the information held about them on the electoral register is correct.
Rail bridge artwork comes to life in Nine Elms street
The transformation of the Thessaly Road railway bridge by visual artist Yinka Ilori has been unveiled by Wandsworth Council after hundreds of people celebrated the new design at a ‘Happy Streets’ community festival.
Superstar storytime wows Balham
As part of our #gettoknowyourlibrary celebration of Wandsworth libraries we’re focusing on the wonderful variety of events, services, groups and resources they have to offer.
Gold rush at the London Youth Games
11 Jul 19
Nominate your entries for the 2019 Wandsworth Design Awards
The council has launched the 2019 Wandsworth Design Awards to find the borough’s best designed building.
Pick ‘n’ Mix of summer fun for kids
The council’s youth service is running a comprehensive programme of activities for young people in its second annual Summer Pick ‘n’ Mix.
How to compost at home
Residents who want to recycle their food and garden waste can take advantage of special offers on composters.
Young historians explore the borough's past
Projects on Battersea Power Station, the Daffodil King of Tooting and Dame Margaret Rutherford were all winners of the fifth annual Wandsworth/GLL Heritage Awards for Schools competition.
Council Leader speaks out on Hammersmith Bridge closure
The leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Ravi Govindia, has given his backing to residents saying that it is simply unacceptable they are having to pay the price for the recent closure of Hammersmith Bridge.
Councillor laments “bad day for local democracy” after Mayor’s intervention on controversial planning application
A senior Wandsworth councillor has warned that Mayor Sadiq Khan risks “riding roughshod over local democracy and local interests” if he overturns a decision by the council’s planning committee which had voted to back the views of local residents.
Community comes together for Pride reception
The town hall hosted Wandsworth’s first ever Pride reception last night to celebrate Pride in London.
Wandsworth Council marks the Addison Act celebrating 100 years of council housing
July marks the 100th anniversary since the passing of the Housing Act in 1919, most commonly known as the Addison Act.
New life for old bikes
09 Jul 19
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